Overview

• A judge ruled June 25 that Sebastian Araujo must pay $175,000 in damages after ignoring Epic Games’ December lawsuit over cheating.
• Court documents reveal Araujo used software hacks, a hardware spoofer and multiple fake accounts in 839 Fortnite tournaments over four months.
• In addition to the financial penalty, the ruling imposes a lifetime ban from Fortnite and directs collected funds to charity.
• Epic’s legal action follows a February case against Morgan “RepulseGod” Bamford and signals a broader effort to ensure fair play in competitive events.
• The gaming community has widely praised the decision as a strong precedent for deterring cheaters in high-stakes tournaments.